J.U.G.S. Rock A Cure

October 19, 2013

A full day of great rock ‘n roll was enjoyed at J.U.G.S. Rock a Cure at Pub 1281 in Mt. Clemens. Fourteen bands donated their talent to create a memorable day. MIOCA is so grateful to the J.U.G.S. (Just Us Girls Struttin') Team: Deanna Cosens, Cathy Besemer (Jam Cat Productions), Amanda Cracchiolo, Kristin Shawen, and Dawn Worde for their hard work in organizing the event. We also want to thank Pub 1281 owners, James Klapp and Carol Mears. WRIF DJ Scott Randall did an incredible job as emcee. Thank you Screamin' Scott!

Turn the Village Teal

September 21, 2013

We wish to thank Crittenton Hospital for sponsoring our event and providing MIOCA with its first billboards! Dr. Gelman and Karen Pfeffer RN also added their expertise to the event. We also appreciate C & G Newspapers' help with local newspaper advertising and Channel 7 ABC WXYZ Action News for the invitation to talk about our event with JoAnne Purtan and Glenda Lewis. The support from the Village of Rochester Hills and its merchants and restaurants provided many teal shopping, dining discounts and treats to those who attended.

the best of times

September 21, 2013

a celebration of life and compilation of art, blogs and other cool stuff of artist Lori Haber Buckfire. The Planet Lori Foundation supports BRCA & ovarian cancer research, education and advocacy. Watch the video and mention MIOCA when you purchase a book or artwork for the proceeds to benefit MIOCA. News about MIOCA's new Planet Lori Fund will be coming soon.

Bombshell Bridal Boutique’s MIOCA Open House

September 20, 2013

With beautiful dresses, great food, live music and wonderful company, the MIOCA Open House increased awareness in a delightful way. Our great appreciation goes to Julia Shultes, Moriah Sultes and Bombshell Bridal Boutique for hosting the fabulous event, with special gratitude for a portion of the boutique's September sales being donated to MIOCA!

OCNA Annual Conference

July 12, 2013

The 16th
Annual Conference featured presentations from the nation’s leading researchers and clinicians on the latest ovarian cancer research, survivorship issues and the importance of advocacy. For those that couldn’t attend, many of the conference presentation materials are available online as well as photos. But we hope you’ll plan to join us next year in DC for the 17th
Annual Conference!

Concert for a Cure

June 23, 2013

British indie rock band, Scars on 45, appeared at a benefit concert supporting MIOCA, in memory of Ann Arbor’s young music lover, Mariel Almendras. Mariel lost her life to a rare form of ovarian cancer on Thanksgiving Day in 2011 at the age of 8, but not before she formed a special bond with the band and voiced ambitious dreams of advancing ovarian cancer awareness and research. This highly successful, sold out concert helped further those goals, while audience members of all ages danced the evening away.

MIOCA thanks our generous sponsors for making this event possible: Eberbach Corp, United Bank & Trust, Verizon Wireless Zone, Echo Valley, Bank of Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor’s 107.one. Special thanks also to LIVE in Ann Arbor for hosting the event, John Bommarito for serving as emcee, photographer Craig Górkiewicz and numerous auction donors.

Ovarian Cancer Survivor’s Course

April 27, 2013

Join us on April 27 for the Ovarian Cancer Survivor’s Course and MIOCA hosted reception, sponsored by Mass Mutual Financial Group.
Marking the first time the Foundation for Women’s Cancer has brought this educational conference to the state, it will be held at the University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor.

We were excited to bring survivors, caregivers and providers together for this FREE one day event, with a few highlights including:

SPEAKing About Early Detection

January 1, 2013

Hearing personal accounts from ovarian cancer survivors helps put a “face” to the disease. It also illustrates the real life subtleties of its symptoms and the challenges of early detection. Based on this premise, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s nationwide educational program, Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women’s Lives®
, brings survivors into healthcare classrooms to share their diagnostic and treatment experiences. Inspired by this highly successful experiential program, SPEAK: Survivors Promoting Early Awareness and Knowledge
seeks to raise ovarian cancer awareness among all women in a similar manner.

See our event calendar for all the upcoming SPEAK presentations. To educate our community about life saving symptom awareness, please schedule one for your group or organization, contact SPEAK coordinator Michelle Shepherd.